Online Learning in Higher Education Institution During COVID-19: A Review and the Way Forward

Hybrid Learning during Post-Pandemic Era: Challenges and Way Forward Nurturing Students’ Creativity

“…Meanwhile, assessment and evaluation in the HEIs will need to develop new methods for assessing and evaluating student learning in a hybrid learning environment, including measuring engagement, participation and achievement in online and in-person contexts [36]. Next, hybrid learning for HEIs may have financial implications, including the cost of technology infrastructure, training and faculty support and physical spaces supporting both online and in-person learning [1]. Overall, the future of hybrid learning in HEIs will depend on various factors, including student demand, technology infrastructure, faculty readiness, assessment and evaluation and financial consideration.…”

“…It is no doubt that education sectors are facing critical challenges during the pandemic to ensure educational continuity. Many researchers documented a series of findings on how to nurture creativity through hybrid learning and its challenges, for example, unequal opportunity among students to be engaged in class activities [1], inefficient support for online students [11], technical issues with the platform, lack of devices for online learning and unstable Internet connections and sound-related issue's [61], the flexibility of the assessment and evaluation of learning quality, as well as teaching and academic programs [62,63], students' overall learning experience [64], unclear definition of readiness, preparedness and capabilities in doing online learning among lecturers [65] and also the mental health and psychology of higher education students worldwide, for example, [66,67]. Therefore, HEIs have developed models to address the issue, like providing laptops, collaborative teaching, online teaching apps, gamification, audio-visual learning, tutorial videos, use of school and personal resources and repetition for mastery.…”

“…The main challenge always ahead is the technology requirements. Hybrid learning requires access to technology, including devices and reliable Internet connections, which may be challenging for some students [1]. Social interactions are also crucial in spreading a positive 'web' between peers, teachers and lecturers to promote learning.…”

“…This situation will worsen when surrounded by unequal access from students. In addition, hybrid learning may exacerbate existing educational inequalities, as students with limited access to technology or support may need to catch up [1].…”

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted education worldwide [1][2][3][4], including the widespread adoption of hybrid learning models [5,6]. Hybrid or blended learning is any combination of in-person and remote learning, it is not something new [7].…”